Thursday, February 18, 2010

Terrapin Legs - My Stab at a Conservative Outfit

The president of my company was coming to my department today, so I thought I ought to dress not quite so whackadoo as I usually do: It's the tights. They are still a little cuckoo for most people (but I like them). They reminded me of terrapins, the stripey-ness. I kept asking people all day, "Do my legs remind you of terrapin heads?"

Sadly, I think most people don't know what a terrapin is. But oh well. I knew.

Oh, and I barely saw the president. Effort wasted.

The stuff:

These shoes have just about hit the end of their life with me...the heels are scuffed (they're not leather), and some of the colour is flaking off. But I love them! This is at least the 18th time I've worn these on the blog, and I've worn them tons more for weekends. It will be sad to see them go...but of course, that means I can look for some better quality ones to replace them with. I think I've definitely gotten my wear out of them, considering they cost only $15!

Ha! I've been rebelling with fun tights or shoes when I have to 'suit up' too. I just can't go completely conservative, even though I am a less, um, wacky dresser than you. So don't feel like you are alone!

I also did not know what a terrapin was. There's even a coffee shop called Terrapin in Iowa City, and I went there all the time, and it STILL never occurred to me to wonder what one was. Odd. Anyway, now I know! I love your stab at conservatism -- it still has that Sheila flair, though!

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